John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”, the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour, is coming to the Bridge View Center Theater Sunday, February 25 at 2pm. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 21 at 10am at the BVC Ticket Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online at bridgeviewcenter.com. A Pre-Sale will be held Wednesday, December 20 10am-10pm for BVC mailing list subscribers.
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” is the only tribute show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace,” and many, many more.
John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical “Buddy...the Buddy Holly Story,’ performs as Buddy Holly with Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens. The very authentic and energetic four piece band (guitar, drums, stand up bass, and sax) includes Grammy award winning Mike Acosta on saxophone.
The Winter Dance Party show has performed in front of over 2 million people on national TV for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada at theatres, performing arts centers, ballrooms, corporate events, casinos, and even for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw, and others.
It is the only show endorsed and honored by Buddy’s widow Maria Elena Holly.
Highlights over he years have included performing with Grammy winner Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Orchestra, receiving the keys to the city of Green Bay, WI from the Mayor, playing in the legendary Surf Ballroom on the same day Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper did 50 years prior and performing on stage with Maria Elena Holly (Buddy’s widow), Niki Sullivan (and original Cricket band member), and Tommy Allsup (original Winter Dance Party guitarist and legendary Nashville producer).
12pm Social with Cash Bar | 12:30pm Lunch
$16.50 per person | RSVP's and Prepayment are required by Friday, February 23 at 3pm. Please call 641-684-7000 or email mary@bridgeviewcenter.com to reserve your table.
Bacon Chowder
Berry Salad w/ Grilled Chicken Breast (Mixed Greens, Carrots, Pickled Onlion, Toasted Pecan, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing)
NY Cheesecake with Chocolate and Caramel Sauces
Coffee, Tea, and Water
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Main Street is located adjacent to Bridge View Center. For more info and to make reservations, please visit https://www.staycobblestone.com/ia/ottumwa.
